Fees

Motion Filing

$20

New Case Filing

$175

Court ordered fees, costs and bonds can be paid by credit card through Government Payment Services by calling 1-888-604-7888 toll free 24 hours a day.

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Courthouse Security

  1. No weapons are allowed in the Iosco County Courthouse. This prohibition does not apply to court security personnel in the performance of their official duties or law enforcement officers who are transporting prisoners. The Chief Judge may authorize additional exceptions in extraordinary circumstances.
  2. All persons and their belongings and all parcels are subject to screening by the Iosco County Sheriff Department or the Court Bailiff for the purpose of keeping weapons from entering the facility. If at any time there is an articulated or reasonable suspicion that a weapon may be found, a person or object is subject to search. The search shall be no more intrusive than necessary to protect against the dangers presented.
  3. Notice is posted that “No weapons are permitted in the Iosco County Courthouse. All persons and parcels are subject to a search for weapons and restricted items as a condition of entry. Persons in violation of this order may be held in contempt of court”.
  4. All cellular phones and pagers must be turned off before entering the courtroom. Cell Phone Policy (pdf)
  5. The following will not be tolerated while in the courtroom:
    • eating food of any kind
    • chewing gum
    • drinking beverages
    • talking

Attire in the Courtroom

Litigants, witnesses, and jurors shall be appropriately attired when attending a session of court. Proper attire for gentlemen could include: button shirt, sweater, slacks, shoes and stocking. Proper attire for women could include: dress, blouse, sweater, skirt, slacks, suit and shoes. No bare feet, bare midriff or shorts will be allowed.